Manager Programs 3

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Annapolis Junction
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman is looking for you to join our team as a Manager of Engineering Strategy and Operations or Chief of Staff (Manger Programs 3), based in Annapolis Junction, MD. The Manager of Engineering Strategy & Operations or Chief of Staff facilitates engineering functional strategy development and provides leadership of day-to-day operations for the Navigation, Intelligence, & Connectivity Engineering and Sciences organization, including ensuring the coordination and seamless integration of activities across individual teams within the organization. Manager also provides support to executive leadership to enable strategic execution, including continuous planning; goals tracking; organizational and program risk identification & mitigation; and the appropriate development, dissemination, and deployment of tasks associated with engineering initiatives. What you'll get to do: Facilitate and maintain an engineering strategy as the primary area of focus: Participate in long-range strategic planning process for engineering Translate business needs into short / long-term engineering functional strategies (people, process, tools, products and services) Support to executive leadership to enable business execution excellence, including continuous planning, goals tracking, organizational and program risk identification & mitigation and the appropriate development, dissemination and deployment of policy. Establish and implement a business rhythm to align resources to the organization’s objectives Day-to-Day Operations Lead the proactive implementation and integration of work products necessary to support reporting requirements Ensure commonality and the sharing of best practices for operations functions within each engineering organization Partner with engineering and division operations managers in an operational cadence to include cyclic reporting and analysis of program and portfolio goals to achieve contractual and organizational objectives Lead and manage the process for E&S funded projects including NCTA, ITA, and capital initiatives Lead the integration and track status of training, Independent Reviews, proposals, and CEACs across the organization Coordinate engineering status reporting tailored to customer audience Manage and maintain data repositories (e.g; SharePoint, Website content) Plan, coordinate, and facilitate staff meetings, leadership off-sites and site visits, organizational reviews, and other leadership team activities as required Collect data and develop materials in support of Engineering level mtgs and leadership team decision-making actions Publish meeting minutes with actions; coordinate with teams to drive actions to closure in alignment with organizational priorities May serve as a delegate for the leader in designated reviews The operations manager will also perform special assignments and lead special initiatives as required Key attributes of the Manager: Proven experience as a team player and collaborator Previous experience in People and Technical Leadership roles Strong understanding of engineering process with execution experience across the program lifecycle Reporting Solid-line report to the Business Execution Engineering Director Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in STEM field and a minimum of 8 years of experience, a Master’s degree with 6 years of experience or a PhD with 4 years of experience in Engineering, Operations, Program and/or Functional Management 6 years of professional experience in the defense or aerospace industries US Citizenship is required in order to obtain and maintain security clearance Active Secret Security Clearance. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s Degree Active TS/SCI Clearance Experience in multiple types/phases of programs including development, production, logistics support, and systems and services Prior leadership experience in either functional or program roles What We Can Offer You: Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more! Primary Level Salary Range: $193,000.00 - $289,600.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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